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When did Independent India first use referendum procedure?

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In 1967 in the case of Goa’s liberation: 

1. In January 1967, the central government held a special ‘Opinion Poll’ in Goa asking people to decide if they wanted to be a part of Maharashtra or remain separate. 

2. The majority was in favor of remaining outside of Maharashtra, thus Goa became a Union territory. 

3. Goa was granted statehood in 1987.



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